Tonights Game FYI

[Nashfan]

thanks, I can't get sound on my computer right now for some reason. thanks for the running commentary though!

 

[Nash]

sounds like Nash is playing very smart ball today. btw, Kobe and Kwame are out today..how is this pathetic Lakers team even hanging with the Suns?

 

[Chaplin]

sounds like Nash is playing very smart ball today. btw, Kobe and Kwame are out today..how is this pathetic Lakers team even hanging with the Suns?

Our 3-point shooting hasn't been too good, and we're taking a long time to put a shot up. Part of that is the Lakers defense, but it also looks like they are trying to practice half-court sets a little bit.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Raja may be my favorite player on this team.

 

[Bufalay]

the lakers aren't being blown out because kobe isn't playing

 

[Cheesebeef]

nice swat by Amare - again, really not seeing much from Banks.

 

[Nasser22]

sounds like Nash is playing very smart ball today. btw, Kobe and Kwame are out today..how is this pathetic Lakers team even hanging with the Suns?

All their sucky players have something to prove while this game really means nothing for us.

Raja may be my favorite player on this team.

 

[Nash]

Our 3-point shooting hasn't been too good, and we're taking a long time to put a shot up. Part of that is the Lakers defense, but it also looks like they are trying to practice half-court sets a little bit.

dang! ball was just stolen from Amare.
Half-court sets? Any insights as to why we're trying that?
to be a bit more versatile when we're slowed down by some teams?

This dude Banks is getting to be a bit frustrating. He has quite a few games with Suns under his belt now...kinda sucks that he isn't as good as he was made out to be, because we've been hoping he'd help to keep Nash fresh for the playoffs. If Banks doesn't pan out, I think it would be important for Amare to get back in shape because he's one of the few who can dominate the game and keep the score ticking when Nash is resting.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

8 boards for Stat.

 

[mribnik]

dang! ball was just stolen from Amare.
Half-court sets? Any insights as to why we're trying that?
to be a bit more versatile when we're slowed down by some teams?

This dude Banks is getting to be a bit frustrating. He has quite a few games with Suns under his belt now...kinda sucks that he isn't as good as he was made out to be, because we've been hoping he'd help to keep Nash fresh for the playoffs. If Banks doesn't pan out, I think it would be important for Amare to get back in shape because he's one of the few who can dominate the game and keep the score ticking when Nash is resting.

Quite a few games? He's only played 4 games with the Suns so far. That's too quick to judge for any player, let alone a point guard. It generally takes longer for point guard to get adjusted to a new system (with Nash being the exception). That's why rookie point guards generally take longer to develop. It's preseason, as long as everybody is getting in shape and we stay away from injury, it's all good.

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

dang! ball was just stolen from Amare.
Half-court sets? Any insights as to why we're trying that?
to be a bit more versatile when we're slowed down by some teams?

This dude Banks is getting to be a bit frustrating. He has quite a few games with Suns under his belt now...kinda sucks that he isn't as good as he was made out to be, because we've been hoping he'd help to keep Nash fresh for the playoffs. If Banks doesn't pan out, I think it would be important for Amare to get back in shape because he's one of the few who can dominate the game and keep the score ticking when Nash is resting.

Quite a few games? Meaning 4?

You can't judge Banks panning out until at least January IMO. Also, don't look at his assist numbers - especially compared to a pass first PG in Williams. Banks brings a different element to the Suns when he will run the team - a la Barbosa.

 

[Chaplin]

dang! ball was just stolen from Amare.
Half-court sets? Any insights as to why we're trying that?
to be a bit more versatile when we're slowed down by some teams?

It certainly would help to have some versatility vs. the Spurs, don't you think?

This dude Banks is getting to be a bit frustrating. He has quite a few games with Suns under his belt now...kinda sucks that he isn't as good as he was made out to be, because we've been hoping he'd help to keep Nash fresh for the playoffs. If Banks doesn't pan out, I think it would be important for Amare to get back in shape because he's one of the few who can dominate the game and keep the score ticking when Nash is resting.

I guess I disagree about "quite a few"--he's played 3 games with the Suns, only one of which was against an NBA team, not including this one.

 

[Cheesebeef]

dang! ball was just stolen from Amare.
Half-court sets? Any insights as to why we're trying that?
to be a bit more versatile when we're slowed down by some teams?

This dude Banks is getting to be a bit frustrating. He has quite a few games with Suns under his belt now...kinda sucks that he isn't as good as he was made out to be, because we've been hoping he'd help to keep Nash fresh for the playoffs. If Banks doesn't pan out, I think it would be important for Amare to get back in shape because he's one of the few who can dominate the game and keep the score ticking when Nash is resting.

I think it's too early to get down on Banks, but there's no doubt he's got a long way to go if he's gonna be the guy that lets Nash sit on the bench and remain fresh for the playoffs.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I like seeing Amare stick that jumper and then block the shot on the foul. He definitely seems to loosen up as the game wears longer - that bodes well for his recovery.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

I agree it's probably too early, he has not been too terribly impressive. Banks probably fits the score first slow down style of pt. guard preferred and hated by many on this board so I think he will be a point of contention all year.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

I like seeing Amare stick that jumper and then block the shot on the foul. He definitely seems to loosen up as the game wears longer - that bodes well for his recovery.

he is playing a lot of minuets also.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

rebound and explosive jam by Stat.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I agree it's probably too early, he has not been too terribly impressive. Banks probably fits the score first slow down style of pt. guard preferred and hated by many on this board so I think he will be a point of contention all year.

this post is right on the money.

10 rebounds for Amare - THUNDER JAM.

 

[Nashfan]

whats the score please

 

[ArizonaSportsFan]

90-81, Suns. A little over 4 minutes remaining, I believe.

 

[Cheesebeef]

whats the score please

up 9 - 4 minutes to go - not sure exact score. Amare's got a double double, a couple blocks and some nice jams.

 

[mribnik]

whats the score please

90-81 Suns I think.


They keep calling JR "Junior Jones." I don't know why, but it kinda bugs me.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Stat steals the ball, banks throws it way

 

[Cheesebeef]

only 8 boards for Amare - bad turnover by Banks.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

stoudemire hits the jumper, he is taking over...